Sodium nitrate

Sodium nitrate, nitrogenous mineral fertiliser

PARTNER GOVERNMENT AGENCY CLEARANCE

HSN 3102 50 00 (Sodium nitrate) is subject to the Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985 as amended, which governs the import, quality, and distribution of nitrogenous fertilisers in India. Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) import-policy conditions under ITC (HS) Chapter 31 apply as an additional customs-policy overlay.

What this is

HSN code

3102 50 00

Chapter

31 · Fertilisers

Primary regulator

DGFT · Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985 (as amended); ITC (HS) Chapter 31

Customs documentation

Compliance declaration from DGFT
FCO conformance certificate from importer

Compliance steps

1
Confirm the import complies with all specifications and conditions prescribed under the Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985 as amended. The Order governs quality standards, labelling requirements, and permissible nutrient content for sodium nitrate imported as a nitrogenous fertiliser.
Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985 (as amended from time to time)
2
Verify the applicable ITC (HS) import-policy condition for Chapter 31 at the time of filing the bill of entry, and ensure all mandatory documentation is uploaded in e-Sanchit before out-of-charge is granted.
ITC (HS) Schedule I, Chapter 31 · Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985

A word of counsel

The most frequent oversight on this tariff line is treating sodium nitrate purely as a commodity import without verifying FCO compliance — the Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985 imposes product-specification and labelling obligations that must be satisfied at the bill-of-entry stage, not retrospectively. Non-conforming fertiliser consignments are liable to detention and refusal of out-of-charge pending rectification or re-export.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3102 50 00 require BIS certification?

No, sodium nitrate as a nitrogenous fertiliser is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985 as amended, which prescribes quality, labelling, and distribution standards for nitrogenous fertilisers.

What quality and labelling standards apply to imported sodium nitrate under the FCO?

The Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985 as amended specifies the permissible nutrient content, purity, and mandatory label particulars; consignments not meeting these specifications are subject to detention or refusal of clearance at the port.

Does the dual-use nature of sodium nitrate as an oxidiser attract any additional controls beyond the FCO?

The regulatory record records only the Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985 as the applicable regulatory reference; importers should independently confirm whether any concurrent explosive-precursor notification applies to their specific consignment quantity and end-use.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.